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Our Client is looking for a Purchasing Assistant / Buyer

Salary £25,000 p/a

The Purchasing Assistant / Buyer will be expected to provide both clerical, administrative and commercial support to those within the Project and Commercial Departments, either as part of a team or individually. The role plays a vital part in the general cost management and smooth-running of business. Purchasing Assistant / Buyers are involved with the coordination and implementation of procurement procedures and frequently have responsibility for specific projects and tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant / Buyer will be expected to carry out a number of tasks, using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc, to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.

Type of Person

  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Good organizational skills
  • Must pay attention to detail
  • Industry specific knowledge desirable, although not essential
  • Ability to report to managers and follow instructions
  • Being able to work well as part of a team

Hours: Mon - Fri8am - 5pm (1 hour lunch break)

Holiday: 21 days + bank holidays

Start date: ASAP

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